Honda Element. Manual - part 34

Fig. 91: Transmission Range Switch Circuit Diagram 

TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH CONTACT POINT INPUT MATRIX 

General Description 

The transmission range switch is attached to the control shaft. Operating the shift lever makes the control shaft 
rotate via the shift cable. The A/T gear position indicator indicates which position is selected according to the 
Low/High signal combinations which vary based on shift lever position. The control shaft changes the position 
of the transmission range switch, activates the manual valve, and switches hydraulic pressure to shift the 
transmission through forward/neutral/reverse. The transmission range switch signal is used to determine the 
shift schedule. The voltage is 12 V (High) at the powertrain control module (PCM) input terminal when each 
transmission range switch position is open, and it is 0 V (Low) when each switch is closed. If the PCM detects 
multiple switch inputs instead of the correct switch input for the selected range at that time, it detects a 
malfunction and stores a DTC. 

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status 

MONITOR DESCRIPTION 

Shift lever position

Input per switch

P

R

RVS

N

D

2

1

FWD

P

O

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

R

X

O

O

X

X

X

X

X

N

X

X

X

O

X

X

X

X

D

X

X

X

X

O

X

X

O

2

X

X

X

X

X

O

X

O

1

X

X

X

X

X

X

O

O

O: Closed X: Open

Execution

Continuous

 

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Enable Conditions 

ENABLE CONDITIONS 

Malfunction Threshold 

Case 1 

The PCM detects the selected range switch input and another range switch (except FWD switch) input 
simultaneously for at least 1 second. 

Case 2 

The PCM detects the P, R, or N range switch input and the FWD switch input simultaneously for at least 1 
second. 

Driving Pattern 

Start the engine, and then place the shift lever in each position for at least 1 second. 

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Drive the vehicle in this manner only if the traffic regulations and ambient conditions allow.  

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for illuminating the MIL 

When a malfunction is detected, the MIL comes on and the DTC and the freeze frame data are stored in the 
PCM memory. 

Conditions for clearing the MIL 

The MIL will be cleared if the malfunction does not recur during three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic 
runs. 

The MIL, the DTC, and the freeze frame data can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear command or by 
disconnecting the battery. 

DTC P0706 (6): ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS

Sequence

None

Duration

1 second or more

DTC Type

One drive cycle, MIL ON, D indicator blinks

OBD Status

PASSED/FAILED/NOT COMPLETED (STILL TESTING)

Condition

Minimum

Maximum

Battery voltage

11.0 V

-

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

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DTC P0706: OPEN IN TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH CIRCUIT

Fig. 92: Transmission Range Switch Circuit Diagram 

TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH CONTACT POINT INPUT MATRIX 

General Description 

The transmission range switch is attached to the control shaft. Operating the shift lever makes the control shaft 
rotate via the shift cable. The A/T gear position indicator indicates which position is selected according to the 
Low/High signal combinations which vary based on the control shaft rotational angle. The control shaft changes 
the position of the transmission range switch, activates the manual valve, and switches hydraulic pressure to 
shift the transmission through forward/neutral/reverse. The transmission range switch signal is used to 
determine the shift schedule. The voltage is 12 V (High) at the powertrain control module (PCM) input terminal 
when each transmission range switch position is open, and it is 0 V (Low) when each switch is closed. If the 
FWD switch stays open while the vehicle repeatedly accelerates to a specified vehicle speed and then stops 
despite being in the D position, the PCM detects a malfunction in the transmission range switch (open) and 
stores a DTC. 

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status 

Shift lever position

Input per switch

P

R

RVS

N

D

2

1

FWD

P

O

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

R

X

O

O

X

X

X

X

X

N

X

X

X

O

X

X

X

X

D

X

X

X

X

O

X

X

O

2

X

X

X

X

X

O

X

O

1

X

X

X

X

X

X

O

O

O: Closed X: Open

 

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MONITOR DESCRIPTION 

Enable Conditions 

ENABLE CONDITIONS 

Malfunction Threshold 

No FWD position signal is detected when the vehicle speed changes from 6 mph (10 km/h) --> 30 mph (48 
km/h) --> 6 mph (10 km/h) in the D or 2 position. 

Driving Pattern 

1. Start the engine, and accelerate to 30 mph (48 km/h) or more in D position, then slow down to 6 mph (10 

km/h).  

2. Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat step 1. 



Drive the vehicle in this manner only if the traffic regulations and ambient conditions allow.  

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for illuminating the MIL 

When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle, a Temporary DTC is stored in the PCM memory. If 
the malfunction recurs during the next (second) drive cycle, the MIL comes on and the DTC and the freeze 
frame data are stored. 

Conditions for clearing the MIL 

The MIL will be cleared if the malfunction does not recur during three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic 
runs. 

The MIL, the DTC, the Temporary DTC, and the freeze frame data can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear 
command or by disconnecting the battery. 

DTC P0711 (28): ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS 

DTC P0711: PROBLEM IN ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT 

Execution

Continuous

Sequence

None

Duration

Depending on the driving pattern

DTC Type

Two drive cycles, MIL ON, D indicator OFF

OBD Status

PASSED/FAILED/NOT COMPLETED (STILL TESTING)

Condition

Minimum

Maximum

Battery voltage

11.0 V

-

No active DTCs

P0705, P0721, P0722

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Advanced Diagnostics - Element